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About New Haven Coastal Paddling

RootsRated explores the best coastal paddling in New Haven. From quick runs to all day epics, let our experts help you find the perfect place to paddle. Our destinations are chosen by outdoors experts who live and play in New Haven, so you’re sure to find the top adventures and maybe even a few local secrets!

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Lake Wintergreen is great for beginners who would love to just explore Kayaking for the first time. Lake Wintergreen is a beautiful lake with calm 44-arces of waters that provides a scenic day that is perfect for those who would love to pick up a new hobby such as Kayaking without feeling the fear or pressure of having to be an expert.

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

3.9 miles

Duration

It takes about 30 to 50 minutes to circuit around Lake Wintergreen depending on weather conditions and your paddle speed. If you are a beginner the travel time would depend also on your abilities. Each person is unique to their experience on Lake Wintergreen, however, the lake is great for both experts and learners.

Mills River, at East Rock Park, is great for the advanced enthusiast that loves to wake up early on weekends and catch a great ride down the river path. Mill River is great for the child who has just found his love for Kayaking, and is ready to make his first paddle movements on the stream.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

1.6 miles

Duration

Kayaking on Mill River takes about an hour to complete for several reasons. The water levels of Mill River changes within every hour and the currents might make it a little bit more challenging to paddle upstream. Mill River is great for both beginners and advance paddle boat users.

Indian Well State Park is great for those who are love to kayak and have some experience on under their belt, but the western banks of the Housatonic is also a amazing place for learners who want some thrill and experience. The Housatonic River from the Indian Well State Park is quite beautiful in scenery.

Difficulty

3 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

10.5 miles

Duration

Paddle boating at Indian Well State Park takes about an hour complete a full circuit around around the west bank of the Housatonic River depending on your speed and skill.

When launching your kayak into Lake Zoar the atmosphere is still and quiet. The water gives of a blueish green appearance depending on the weather. On clear days one can see about 7 to 8 feet into the water. Underneath your Kayak you can see large boulders, rocks, tree branches that have ended up deep into the water, and fish. The lake makes each paddle stroke easy and light.

Difficulty

2 of 5 diamonds

From Downtown

16.6 miles

Duration

Lake Zoar at Kettletown CT is about 10 miles long and is the 5th largest freshwater body in the state. Even thought the lake in itself is 10 miles, as a paddle boater you might decide shoreline kayaking